Universal joint
US4166366A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 1977 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D3/38
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A universal joint comprises a first pin disposed with its axis intersecting the axis of a first yoke at right angles thereto, a second pin disposed with its axis intersecting the axis of a second yoke at right angles thereto and positioned at right angles to the axis of the first pin, and a connecting member disposed between the first and second pins. The axes of the first and second pins intersect the axis of the connecting member as spaced apart from each other by a suitable amount of offset. The pins are provided at their opposite ends trunnions of increased diameter, giving the universal joint a greatly increased torque transmitting capacity.
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